SVA is pleased to announce its first sound design program for graphic, motion and interactive designers.
Now that design is integrated with motion, time and space, it is more essential than ever before for designers to know how to create or where to access all types of sound - from music to sound effects to iconic beats - to bring their designs to life with as much skill and creativity as typography and layout. New software puts unmatched tools in designers - hands to add audio production to their work without hiring or collaborating with musicians. The 21st century has ushered in an age of autonomy for artists and designers and this program will introduce students to the tools and skills necessary to excel in this changing creative landscape.
Meet the Instructors
Producer/ Composer/ Film Maker / Musician / Philanthropist, Creative Director
Andres Levin
Levin is globally recognized for his diverse contributions to the music industry, but it's how he has altered the cultural rules of art that make him distinct. From Venezuela to Berklee College and Julliard, New York City to Cuba, Levin has remained unwavering in two ideals: realize the creative potential in everything and convert each experience into a fresh form of artistic expression.
Music Producer
Paul Heck
Paul Heck is a veteran music producer associated with the Red Hot Organization.
Producer / Consultant / A&R / Supervisor
Beco Dranoff
Béco Dranoff is an award winning music and film producer, with over 20 years experience in the Brazilian music industry. Dranoff’s multi-faceted experiences as an A&R, record, film and radio producer, event curator and compiler, have positioned him as a unique cultural bridge for the production of artistic projects between Brazil and the world.
Design Historian, Author and Critic
Steven Heller
Steven Heller is the co-chair of the MFA Designer as Author program and co-founder of the MFA in Design Criticism, MFA in Interaction Design and MPS Branding programs at the School of Visual Arts, New York. For 33 years he was an art director at the New York Times (28 of them as senior art director New York Times Book Review).
Founder & CEO of Red Hot Organization
John Carlin
John Carlin is founder and CEO of Red Hot Organization. His background in law, business, art and popular culture helped established the company as leader in the business of interactive media.
